Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

Fish finder Bill sanders at 9:31pm 12.08.12 Parts Search 1/2764 One of our forum subscribers are looking for a inexpensive fish finder. Any help would be greatly ap
Waterloo,Il Bill sanders at 9:29pm 12.08.12 Destinations 3/4579 Any trailer sailors near St.Louis,Mo that we can meet up for a beer or a "rum" and something?
oil leak JWC at 9:14pm 12.08.12 Big Boats 1/1120 Greetings sailors, any one had oil leaks on a Yanmar 4JHE as installed on the H40? Mine has been fin
Wiring Computer fans for 12 volts Kestle at 9:00pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2200 Can anyone tell me the wire color coding on the fans? I've got two and am unable to get them to wor
Davies ken336 at 8:59pm 12.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/2124 Davits What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a davits with a walk through ste
O'Day 192 Main Hatch Teak Runners mahalo at 8:09pm 12.08.12 Day Sailers 7/4070 I'm the new owner of a 1986 O'Day 192. The boat is in very good condition. Just needs some cosmetic
Ensenada, Baja California Questions Rick D at 7:33pm 12.08.12 Destinations 2/2671 After the 2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada Mexico race, I'm going to leave our boat there for the mont
Three Cheers NSR sailaway78 at 7:14pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1481 Johnny Manziel won the Heisman. First time in history a true freshman has ever won it. I cannot sa
The Art of Finding a Gunk Hole with a Mac 22 Poman at 6:32pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/5207 When I get my Mac 22 together I want to find a Gunk Hole(s) What are proven tactics for getting th
H260 Pedestal Guard shanker at 6:14pm 12.08.12 Smaller Boats 5/2667 I would like to add a pedestal guard to my H260. I'm not sure how to size it out. Could someone who
Brunswick, Ga. sailors? Bonzai at 5:41pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 0/921 Hey guys, I am looking for other sailors in Brunswick/ St Simons area with or without their own boat
Bilge issue please help hummingbirdbassist at 4:56pm 12.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2413 I have a recent 1980 hunter that I acquired for pennies, it has a mast compression in bilge, I am re
Daggerboards CzechMate at 4:25pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1486 Is it necessary or advisable to paint the daggerboard like we paint our boat bottoms? We always have
1980 37c mjmercer19248 at 3:56pm 12.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1557 In process of corrosion control. Is there a way to remove (without breraking) that center plastic pi
Tall Rig author al at 3:12pm 12.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1565 What's the pros and cons of a tall rig on a 1990 Catalina 36 versus a standard rig? Is the tall ri
Depth Sounders Ward H at 2:44pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 11/3194 My boat has a Humminbird depth sounder. The screen is filled with condensation so it is not readable
crazed....screen repair (4) Navicula at 1:44pm 12.08.12 Big Boats 5/1359 my companion way hatch slider was crazed and looked like crap, so my intension was to replace it wit
Hunter 326 ken336 at 1:22pm 12.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1707 Does anyone own a hunter 326? Can you tell me what you like about it also maybe what it lacks. I'm l
water Lift muffler (2) Mark Nooney at 12:42pm 12.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2115 I have 1984 Hunter 31. When we put on the hard this year I had the mechanic look at some things that
Hnter 240 questions Tim Moylan at 9:30am 12.08.12 Smaller Boats 6/1971 Greetings and Happy Holidays: I have a couple of questions regarding my 2004 Hunter 240: 1. I am joi

Recent Replies

Solar q's Maine Sail at 3:48pm 03.16.23 Ok, looking at solar equipment, what type of solar charge controller would you recommend? I know MP
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen. stickinthemud57 at 3:39pm 03.16.23 That's pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. dmax at 3:23pm 03.16.23 Ooops, only for the loss of cooling water flow. No cooling water flow, the exhaust temp. instantly
410 Owners with Y-Valves for aft head? (1) JamesG161 at 2:59pm 03.16.23 Our H430 Aft hold tank. A PVC Lateral is used. Why? Shared with Deck pump out port. Jim...
Oil Leak leo310 at 2:50pm 03.16.23 Just remember that a diesel engine could continue to run even with the fuel shut off if out side fue
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 03.16.23 measures the exhaust hose temperature: Ooops, only for the loss of cooling water flow. No coolin
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. Alan Gomes at 2:31pm 03.16.23 My M-25XP has a coolant temperature gauge but no audible alarm. This is fine if you constantly wat
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. dmax at 2:26pm 03.16.23 I have one of these, inexpensive and easy to install, measures the exhaust hose temperature: Aqualar
Life Lines rpludwig at 2:19pm 03.16.23 have an '84 as well....with lifelines. Have always wondered if that is a misnomer? doubt they'd ev
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:12pm 03.16.23 Do you have a hot water heater which uses engine water for the heating medium ? If so, plug in a br
Everett Fuel Dock jssailem at 2:10pm 03.16.23 If you choose your side of the dock to approach, the current will help you get off the dock when you
Everett Fuel Dock jssailem at 2:07pm 03.16.23 A good question. You are correct about the cause. The river currents and tidal currents expose the f
Solar q's dlochner at 1:46pm 03.16.23 Victron with Blue Tooth. The basic choice is between PWM and MMPT controllers. All your questions ca
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage. (1) jssailem at 1:43pm 03.16.23 Do you have a second spot on your engine block to attach a Temp Sensor? On my Perkins I have 2 threa
Solar q's fred1diver at 1:03pm 03.16.23 Cool
Solar q's SycloneDriver at 12:51pm 03.16.23 I'm fond of Victron. MPPT because it's more efficient and should put more power into the batteries.
Solar q's fred1diver at 12:44pm 03.16.23 Ok, looking at solar equipment, what type of solar charge controller would you recommend? I know MPP
Oil Leak Stu Jackson at 12:28pm 03.16.23 Here are ways to do it ( 25 engine, but similar to yours): Breather Hose 101 (w/ K&N Filter Picture
Macerators Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:27pm 03.16.23 Our original 1991 electric macerator pump still does the job and have never touched it. Do not reme
Macerators Hayden Watson at 12:26pm 03.16.23 One word of caution on the Jobsco macerators. They have #12 mild steel threaded rods that hold the

Contact
About
Terms of Use